WAVERLY -- Junior 133-pounder Sean White of Grand Junction, Colo., senior 149-pounder Jacob Naig of Emmetsburg and junior 197-pounder Nick Shandri each gained falls, guiding the top-ranked Wartburg wrestling team to a 44-4 win over Buena Vista Friday, Jan. 16.
The Knights, increasing their season dual record to 9-1 and upping their IIAC dual win streak to 126, raced out of the gate against the visiting Beavers (1-5). Sophomore 125-pounder Mark Kist of Eagle Grove scored a major decision followed by White's fall and a forfeit win for senior 141-pounder Zach McKray of Iowa City. Head coach Jim Miller's squad held a 34-0 lead before BV took its only win behind senior 184-pounder Brian Stueve.
Wartburg continues IIAC dual action with its second battle in a week against rival Luther Saturday, Jan. 17. Meet time is 7 p.m. at the Regents Center on Luther's campus in Decorah. The Knights will also send individuals to the Central Invitational, slated for a 9 a.m. start at H.S. Kuyper Fieldhouse on Central's campus in Pella.
